Butterfield is a city in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States.

[1] The community was named for William Butterfield, the original owner of the town site.

[7][8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2), all land.

The Butterfield Steam and Gas Engine Show is held annually the third full weekend in August.

The event made its debut in 1967, and attracts an estimated 15,000 people each year.

[1] Minnesota State Highway 60 serves as a main route in the community.

Butterfield is located within Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican, Jim Hagedorn.